Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 10 July 2018.

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Photo of Steffan Lewis Steffan Lewis Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's international development policy?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Wales for Africa is the Welsh Government response to international development. The programme supports civil society, businesses and public bodies to take action on poverty in Africa through active global citizenship, skills exchanges and mutual learning, partnership working and climate change action in support of the United Nations sustainable development goals.

Photo of David Rowlands David Rowlands UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on how pay increases for local authority employees are divided amongst the workforce?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Pay scales and negotiations on pay for local government employees are a matter for local authorities with their recognised trade unions. 

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the importance of the M4 to south Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The M4 between Newport and Swansea is very important as one of our key corridors and international gateways for the south Wales economy.  

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) What support is provided by the Welsh Government for people with mental health problems?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Improving mental health services across the whole of Wales continues to be a priority for the Welsh Government. We have committed a further £20 million for mental health services this year, and mental health is one of five priority areas in our national strategy, 'Prosperity for All'.